Executive Director (MTPO) Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Executive Director (MTPO) Alachua County – 4.0 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $57.69 – $67.31 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Urban Planning Fiscal management Management 5 years Urban planning Master’s degree Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Transportation planning AICP Certification Senior level Full Job Description JOB Bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, traffic engineering, geography, public administration, or related field and ten years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in the private or public sector urban planning, public administration in the transportation field, transportation planning or transportation engineering including five years of fiscal management experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements listed.

Example of equivalent combination of education and experience: Master’s degree =6 years plus 8 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in the private or public sector urban planning, public administration in the transportation field, transportation planning or transportation engineering, including five years of fiscal management experience = 14 Total years

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The Executive Director is the professional leader and official representative of the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO) for the Gainesville and Alachua County areas. The position oversees the operations and supports multimodal transportation, bicycle and pedestrian, and safety planning efforts in coordination with City, County, and State organizations. The incumbent in this position will build a new organization and shape the future of transportation in the area. The Executive Director will have significant autonomy in their work and will serve as the main point of contact for the MTPO Board, local jurisdictions, transportation agencies, and other MPOs in the state. The role involves leading the transportation vision, advocating for key needs, and fostering partnerships and consensus on long-term multimodal transportation priorities. Additionally, the Executive Director will be responsible for shaping the MTPO’s work program and budget, focusing on data analysis, community and stakeholder engagement, and planning tasks aligned with strategic goals.

Work is performed under the broad direction, oversight and review of the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization (MTPO). A considerable degree of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative will be exercised in carrying out work assignments by and for the MTPO Board.

COMPETENCIES

Strategic thinkingRelationship buildingFostering innovationEmpathyEffective communicationAdvocacyConsensus building

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Desired but not required: Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, traffic engineering, geography, public administration, or related fieldsMembership in the American Planning Association along with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification; Licensure in Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Transportation Operations Engineer (PTOE), and/or certification as a Professional Transportation Planner (PTP)Experience at a metropolitan planning organization, state department of transportation, US Department of Transportation, or other public transportation agency or equivalent experienceA combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the MTPO Board’s discretion